Nobody invited me to join steemit, well, not personally. I just saw this post in FB and I thought "why not?". No mentor, no friend, no relative, no Whale sponsor of some sort. And, yes, life would have been easier with a mentor.
I understand the feeling of a noob without someone to guide through a new experience or path. That's why I try to help new comers as much as I can. You made a good point here. Thanks for this.
I have shifted my career from being an educator to an entrepreneur. I'm in my late 40's but my mentor is 10 years younger than me. I am not bothered. I want to learn. And I want to earn. And I must say I'm having the ride of my life. More challenges, failures and setbacks. Without a very good and reliable mentor, I would have crashed and burn.
Have a good one!
nice words you write, new adventures ahead is always good and being open.